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Iraq refuses fossil fuel phaseout at COP29

18 November 2024

Iraq's parliamentary delegation has rejected calls to phase out fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, citing their crucial role in the national economy.

Central European countries least likely in the EU to prioritise climate change

18 November 2024

Stark contrast with Southern Europe, where around half of respondents from Bulgaria, Romania and other countries fear they will have to relocate to escape climate crisis, EIB survey shows.

Russia cuts off gas supply to Austria's OMV

17 November 2024

Russian gas giant's cut off of supplies to Austria's biggest oil and gas company triggers a spike in European gas prices.

COP29: Report reveals just 1% of 1,200 UNEP methane alerts triggered action

17 November 2024

Governments and companies unresponsive even though emissions of the gas represent “low-hanging fruit” in climate crisis fight.

Azerbaijan calls at COP29 for global efforts to save small island states

14 November 2024

The UN has repeatedly tried to draw the world’s attention to the plight of small island states as the climate crisis worsens.

Azerbaijan’s president blasts Western "hypocrisy" in combative COP29 speeches

14 November 2024

Ilham Aliyev lashes out at France and other Western countries after criticism of COP29 host Azerbaijan over environmental and human rights record.

Slovak gas distributor SPP concludes pilot deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR

14 November 2024

SPP is looking at options to replace Russian gas brought by pipeline across Ukraine.

Albania partners with UAE's Masdar for gigawatt-scale green projects

14 November 2024

Agreement aims to help Albania become more energy independent and reduce reliance on coal-heavy electricity imports.

The first satellite detected methane and CO2 emissions released by Carbon Mapper

13 November 2024

Carbon Mapper released the first methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) detections by the Tanager-1 satellite on October 21, 2024.